Sri Bhojadeva was first and foremost a man of great learning, a versatile scholar, a polymath indeed, for he has been credited with works in almost every branch of knowledge. According to Ajada who wrote a commentary named Padakaprakasa on Sarasvati Kanthabharana, Bhoja wrote 84 works giving them names with his own titles and binds.

Of the various works ascribed to him, Samarangana Sutradhara is a voluminous treatise, an architectural masterpiece, dealing with technical subjects such as town planning, house architecture, temple architecture and sculptural subjects like Pratima Laksana, Iconography, Iconometry, Iconoplastic art together with Mudras, the different hand poses and the poses of the body as well as the postures of legs. It deals with the canons of painting and devotes a big chapter to the art of mechanical contrivances, the Yantras.

Samarangana Sutradhara is in eighty three chapters with chapter thirty one specializing in the mechanical contrivances and Yantras, having verses 95-100 dealing with the construction of bird shaped aerial cars and verses 101-107 dealing with the Robots meant to act as guards.

This is the first time that an English translation of this great architectural work has been attempted with various annotations and the complete original Sanskrit text. This is definitely a landmark in the field of ancient Indian architecture.

About the Author

Dr. Sudarshan Kumar Sharma is B. A. (Hons.), M. A. Ph. D he completed his graduation from D. A. V. College Jalandhar in 1955 with First class first in Sanskrit (Hons.) and post-graduation in 1958 from Deptt. Of Sanskrit, Punjab University, Jalandhar.

In 1961, he joined as regular lecturer in Sanskrit and served various colleges at Chandigarh, Bhatinda, Bhatinda, Jalandhar etc., in his long teaching carrer. Finally, he retired as Principal, Govt. College, Fazilka, Punjab. He has a number of books to his credit. Prominent among them are-

1. Tilakamanjari of Dhanapala-A Critical and Cultural Study.
2. Mrcchakatika of Sudraka - A Critical and Cultural Study.
3. Karnabharam and Madhyam-vyayoga of Bhasa (Sanskrit text with English and Hindi translation)
4. Yajnaphalam of Bhasa (Sanskrit text with English and Hindi translation). 5. Udayasundari Katha of Soddhala (Sanskrit text with English translation).

6. Mandaramanjari of Visvesvara Pandeya (Sanskrit text with English translation).

7. Brhatkatha-sloka-samgraha of Buddhasvamin (Sanskrit text with English translation).

He had been an active participator at various Oriental conferences and Seminars held in the past at various places of India. His research papers and journals have been published in almost all magazines and elicitation volumes.

Since his retirement, he has been an active writer and doing critical translations of various rare books. His forthcoming books are-Garuda Purana (Sanskrit Text with English Translation), Vayu Purana (Sanskrit Text with English Translation), Brhat-katha-manjari (Sanskrit Text with English Translation), Kalki Purana (Sanskrit Text with English Translation), Kalki Purana (Sanskrit Text with English Translation), Avantisundari-katha (Sanskrit Text with English Translation) etc.

Introduction

According to Dr. Pratipala Bhatia Munja's nephew Maharajadhiraja Kaviraja Sista Siromani Dharesvara, Sri Bhojadeva was first and foremost a man of great learning, a versatile scholar, a polymath indeed, for he has been credited with works in almost every branch of knowledge. According to Ajada who wrote a commentary named Padakaprakasa on Sarasvati Kanthabharana, Bhoja wrote 84 works giving them names with his own titles and binds. Prabhacandra Suri Prabhavaka Carita refers to Bhoja's works in several branches of learning. Of the works ascribed to him, the authorship of the following can be traced with Rajamartanda a commentary on Patanjali's Yogasutra, Sarasvati Kanthabharana (grammar) and Sarasvati Kanthabharana (Poetics), Srngara Prakasa (Poetics and Dramaturgy), Tattva Prakasa (a manual on Agamic Saivas), Brhadrajamartanda (dharmasastra grantha), Rajamrganka (medicine), and a work on Astronomy (1042 A. D.) Dr. Mahesh Singh also details the works of Bhoja as under:

VIII. Music - Sangita Prakasa.
IX. Philosophy - Rajamartanda - a commentary on Patanjali's Yoga Sutra; Rajamartanda (Vedanta); Siddhanta Samgraha; Siddhanta Sara Paddhati; Siva Tattva ratnakalika; Tattva Prakasa or (Siva tattva Prakasika)
X. Prakrta poems - Kurmastaka 2 vols.
XI. Sarasvati Kanthabharana - Srngara Prakasa
XII. Sanskrit poetry and prose - Campuramayana; Mahakalivijaya; Srngara Manjari and Vidyavinoda - only 38 composition. Though K. M. Munshi and Dr. Ganguly doubt the handiwork of Bhoja on all. A general editor he may have been.Samarangana Sutradhara is a voluminous treatise dealing with technical subjects such as town planning, house architecture, temple architecture and sculptural subjects like Pratima Laksana, Iconography, Iconometry, Iconoplastic art together with Mudras, the different hand poses and the poses of the body as well as the postures of legs. It deals with the canons of painting and devotes a big chapter to the art of mechanical contrivances. The Yantras. The Yukti Kalpataru (also architecture, arts and crafts) Srngara manjari katha (an akhyayika in prose). The Vyavahara-manjari referred to by Vimalabodha, a commentator or Bhoja Campu, Avani Kumara Sataka (having two Prakrta poems engraved on a stone slab in Bhojasala at Dhara) each having 109 stanzas in Aryamitra! Vidvajnanavallabha Prasna Jnana (predictions on dreams), Nama Malika and Salihotra (lexicography and veterinary science). A work on music quoted by N. P. Cakravarty records two Prakrta poems engraved on a stone slab in the Bhojasala.

Samarangana Sutradhara is in eighty three chapters with chapter thirty one specializing in the mechanical contrivances and Yantras, having verses 95-100 dealing with the construction of bird shaped aerial cars and verses 101-107 dealing with the Robots meant to act as guards.

i.e. Having made a wooden large bird having body very stout and well knit, in the interior or abdomen of that one mercury, one may pour down. In its lower portion the fire place having fire filled in-

i.e. mounted over or into that the man by the breeze released owing to flapping of wings twain by the energy of its mercury, taking to marvels -flies far away into the sky. Samarangana Sutradhara, GOSE, pp. 183-184).

A wooden bird in whose hollow body is placed a copper contrivance one inch long and one quarter inch high, of slender cylindrical shape in two well joined halves allowing a hole at the centre along which air passes when the bird moves creating a pleasing sound.

Also in the hollow of the bird above, mentioned is placed a small drum like piece in halves and with an air passage as in the previous Yantra; the interior device is to be loosely hung and as the bird oscillates a highly pleasing sound is created which reduces the anger of the ladies who are cross.

Having created by a brace of well knit pieces having shape of a small drum (placed) inside, having a hole, a concavity softer one deserves to be made, in centre with a brace of ear penduncles or coils entwined as such in the mechanical contrivance already spoken of having a hollow, in a systematic manner, contrived as such. Then this bedroom accessory owing to mobility or fluctuation creates a sound that creates a thrill for a sport of love.

According to Dr. Narayana Manilal Kansara - The word "Vastu" literally means a place of residence or a house site and a house proper. Varahamihira uses "Vastu" in the strictly limited sense of a residential building. (Vastu Vidyadhyaya) (No. 53) Verse 2 and 3 refers to the "Vastu" nara as (p. 317).

The decision regarding the glossary of words (in respect) of deities or gods and the variety of limbs of the House God or the gods permeating the limbs of the House God (Vastupurusa)

128

CHAPTER 15

Rajanivesah (The planning of the Kings' Abode)

135

CHAPTER 16

Vana Pravesa (The wood supply or timer requirements)

145

CHAPTER 17

The observations on the Indra's Banner (marking Indra's victory over the asuras - a symbolic illustration of victory of good over evil)

158

CHAPTER 18

The nomenclature of Nagara or Town and the like

194

CHAPTER 19

The Illustration of Catussala i.e. square round buildings or four apartmented building or four chambered houses

206

CHAPTER 20

Fruits of the designation of Samghaaaa, the three chambered and two chambered houses, the fruit of the auspicious houses, the fruit of balconies or the good effects of balconies and the names of Chattra and the likes. The fruit of the high and low landed buildings

246

CHAPTER 21

Fruits of the designation of Samghaaaa, the three chambered and two chambered houses, the fruit or the auspicious houses, the fruit of balconies or the good effects of balconies and the names of Chattra and the likes. The fruit of the high and low landed buildings.

252

CHAPTER 22

The definition of two chambered houses

261

CHAPTER 23

The Definition of single chambered houses

270

CHAPTER 24

The definition of door, pedestal, wall, measurements, the art of wood planking and defective or deficient buildings

276

CHAPTER 25

The enumeration of the number of all the houses

283

CHAPTER 26

About Income and Expenditure

306

CHAPTER 27

Sabhasaakam (Eight Assemblies)

319

CHAPTER 28

The extends of the household materials

321

CHAPTER 29

Sayanasana Laksana

330

CHAPTER 30

Rajagrha (The King's Palace)

341

CHAPTER 31

Named Yantravidhanam (Dealing with the Preparation of Mechanical Contrivances)

363

CHAPTER 32

The Elephant Stud or Equery for Tuskers

407

CHAPTER 33

The Equery of Steeds

409

CHAPTER 34

Practicable and impracticable materials

420

CHAPTER 35

The Rite named the laying of Foundation Stones

428

CHAPTER 36

The Offering of Bali to the Gods

436

CHAPTER 37

Kilaka Sutrapata (the insertion of nails and threads)

440

CHAPTER 38

Vastusamsthana matrka

453

CHAPTER 39

The defects and merits of doors or qualities and disqualification's of doors and gates

457

CHAPTER 40

The Measurement of a Pedestal or Basement

457

CHAPTER 41

Cayavidhih - The edifice laying

469

CHAPTER 42

The Ritual of Propitiatory Rites

474

CHAPTER 43

The Fruit of the damage in a door

485

CHAPTER 44

The definition of Eight Components

497

CHAPTER 45

The definition of Eight components

497

CHAPTER 46

Toranabhangadi Santikah (The pacificatory Rite on the collapse of an arched portal)

504

CHAPTER 47

The pre-requisites of a Vedi

510

CHAPTER 48

The observations on the defects of building constructions

513

CHAPTER 49

The definition of Prasadas such as Rucaka

534

CHAPTER 50

The good and bad indication of Prasadas

565

Second Volume

CHAPTER 51

The Foundation of shrines

1

CHAPTER 52

The specific names of the Prasadas

5

CHAPTER 53

The Inferior Gates of the Buildings

9

CHAPTER 54

The measurement of the doors of the Prasadas

11

CHAPTER 55

The Illustration of sixty four Prasadas headed by Rucaka

28

CHAPTER 56

The Illustration of sixty four Prasadas headed by Rucaka

51

CHAPTER 57

A twenty counting of Meru and others

95

CHAPTER 58

The panegyric of palaces

123

CHAPTER 59

The Definition of vimanas amounting sixty four

126

CHAPTER 60

The Definition of Thirty six Prasadas headed by Sri Kuta

160

CHAPTER 61

Pitha Pancaka Laksanam

175

CHAPTER 62

The definition of Dravida Prasadas

185

CHAPTER 63

Meru and others Vimsika nagara prasadas (the twenty town buildings of the norm of Meru)

214

CHAPTER 64

The Pre-requisites of Prasadas such as Digbhadra

230

CHAPTER 65

The Illustration of Prasadas sprung over the Earth

247

CHAPTER 66

The Definition of a Mandapa i.e. a Pavilion

274

CHAPTER 67

The definition of 27 pavilions (Mandapas)

284

CHAPTER 68

The allocation of specific parts to the land

299

CHAPTER 69

Features of 39 kinds of Jagati

307

CHAPTER 70

The illustration of images on the pedestal of a Siva phallus

335

CHAPTER 71

"Cittrodesa" The Painting Art

355

CHAPTER 72

Bhumibandha (Seasoning of the wall of painting)

358

CHAPTER 73

Lepyakarma and the like (moulding, making models) or plastering

365

CHAPTER 74

Andaka Pramana parabola and the measurement specified for the drawings for the human ace

369

CHAPTER 75

Origination of the measurement of a sketch (Manotpattih)

372

CHAPTER 76

Description of Idols

377

CHAPTER 77

The definition or signs of the provision of weapons and forms of gods and the like

385

CHAPTER 78

The signification of signs of the provision of weapons and forms of gods and the like

385

CHAPTER 79

The sings of straight and suitable spots of Installation

399

CHAPTER 80

Vaisnavadisthanalaksana (the illustration of installation of Vaisnava and the like)

421

CHAPTER 81

The Illustration of Five Robots men and women

427

CHAPTER 82

The observation on the pre-requisites of sentiments

431

CHAPTER 83

The definition of sixty four Hastas such as Pataka

436

APPENDIX

471

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Samarangana Sutradhara of Bhojadeva: An Ancient Treatise on Architecture (In Two Volumes)

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(With An Introduction, Sanskrit Text, Verse by Verse English Translation and Notes

Sri Bhojadeva was first and foremost a man of great learning, a versatile scholar, a polymath indeed, for he has been credited with works in almost every branch of knowledge. According to Ajada who wrote a commentary named Padakaprakasa on Sarasvati Kanthabharana, Bhoja wrote 84 works giving them names with his own titles and binds.

Of the various works ascribed to him, Samarangana Sutradhara is a voluminous treatise, an architectural masterpiece, dealing with technical subjects such as town planning, house architecture, temple architecture and sculptural subjects like Pratima Laksana, Iconography, Iconometry, Iconoplastic art together with Mudras, the different hand poses and the poses of the body as well as the postures of legs. It deals with the canons of painting and devotes a big chapter to the art of mechanical contrivances, the Yantras.

Samarangana Sutradhara is in eighty three chapters with chapter thirty one specializing in the mechanical contrivances and Yantras, having verses 95-100 dealing with the construction of bird shaped aerial cars and verses 101-107 dealing with the Robots meant to act as guards.

This is the first time that an English translation of this great architectural work has been attempted with various annotations and the complete original Sanskrit text. This is definitely a landmark in the field of ancient Indian architecture.

About the Author

Dr. Sudarshan Kumar Sharma is B. A. (Hons.), M. A. Ph. D he completed his graduation from D. A. V. College Jalandhar in 1955 with First class first in Sanskrit (Hons.) and post-graduation in 1958 from Deptt. Of Sanskrit, Punjab University, Jalandhar.

In 1961, he joined as regular lecturer in Sanskrit and served various colleges at Chandigarh, Bhatinda, Bhatinda, Jalandhar etc., in his long teaching carrer. Finally, he retired as Principal, Govt. College, Fazilka, Punjab. He has a number of books to his credit. Prominent among them are-

1. Tilakamanjari of Dhanapala-A Critical and Cultural Study.
2. Mrcchakatika of Sudraka - A Critical and Cultural Study.
3. Karnabharam and Madhyam-vyayoga of Bhasa (Sanskrit text with English and Hindi translation)
4. Yajnaphalam of Bhasa (Sanskrit text with English and Hindi translation). 5. Udayasundari Katha of Soddhala (Sanskrit text with English translation).

6. Mandaramanjari of Visvesvara Pandeya (Sanskrit text with English translation).

7. Brhatkatha-sloka-samgraha of Buddhasvamin (Sanskrit text with English translation).

He had been an active participator at various Oriental conferences and Seminars held in the past at various places of India. His research papers and journals have been published in almost all magazines and elicitation volumes.

Since his retirement, he has been an active writer and doing critical translations of various rare books. His forthcoming books are-Garuda Purana (Sanskrit Text with English Translation), Vayu Purana (Sanskrit Text with English Translation), Brhat-katha-manjari (Sanskrit Text with English Translation), Kalki Purana (Sanskrit Text with English Translation), Kalki Purana (Sanskrit Text with English Translation), Avantisundari-katha (Sanskrit Text with English Translation) etc.

Introduction

According to Dr. Pratipala Bhatia Munja's nephew Maharajadhiraja Kaviraja Sista Siromani Dharesvara, Sri Bhojadeva was first and foremost a man of great learning, a versatile scholar, a polymath indeed, for he has been credited with works in almost every branch of knowledge. According to Ajada who wrote a commentary named Padakaprakasa on Sarasvati Kanthabharana, Bhoja wrote 84 works giving them names with his own titles and binds. Prabhacandra Suri Prabhavaka Carita refers to Bhoja's works in several branches of learning. Of the works ascribed to him, the authorship of the following can be traced with Rajamartanda a commentary on Patanjali's Yogasutra, Sarasvati Kanthabharana (grammar) and Sarasvati Kanthabharana (Poetics), Srngara Prakasa (Poetics and Dramaturgy), Tattva Prakasa (a manual on Agamic Saivas), Brhadrajamartanda (dharmasastra grantha), Rajamrganka (medicine), and a work on Astronomy (1042 A. D.) Dr. Mahesh Singh also details the works of Bhoja as under:

VIII. Music - Sangita Prakasa.
IX. Philosophy - Rajamartanda - a commentary on Patanjali's Yoga Sutra; Rajamartanda (Vedanta); Siddhanta Samgraha; Siddhanta Sara Paddhati; Siva Tattva ratnakalika; Tattva Prakasa or (Siva tattva Prakasika)
X. Prakrta poems - Kurmastaka 2 vols.
XI. Sarasvati Kanthabharana - Srngara Prakasa
XII. Sanskrit poetry and prose - Campuramayana; Mahakalivijaya; Srngara Manjari and Vidyavinoda - only 38 composition. Though K. M. Munshi and Dr. Ganguly doubt the handiwork of Bhoja on all. A general editor he may have been.Samarangana Sutradhara is a voluminous treatise dealing with technical subjects such as town planning, house architecture, temple architecture and sculptural subjects like Pratima Laksana, Iconography, Iconometry, Iconoplastic art together with Mudras, the different hand poses and the poses of the body as well as the postures of legs. It deals with the canons of painting and devotes a big chapter to the art of mechanical contrivances. The Yantras. The Yukti Kalpataru (also architecture, arts and crafts) Srngara manjari katha (an akhyayika in prose). The Vyavahara-manjari referred to by Vimalabodha, a commentator or Bhoja Campu, Avani Kumara Sataka (having two Prakrta poems engraved on a stone slab in Bhojasala at Dhara) each having 109 stanzas in Aryamitra! Vidvajnanavallabha Prasna Jnana (predictions on dreams), Nama Malika and Salihotra (lexicography and veterinary science). A work on music quoted by N. P. Cakravarty records two Prakrta poems engraved on a stone slab in the Bhojasala.

Samarangana Sutradhara is in eighty three chapters with chapter thirty one specializing in the mechanical contrivances and Yantras, having verses 95-100 dealing with the construction of bird shaped aerial cars and verses 101-107 dealing with the Robots meant to act as guards.

i.e. Having made a wooden large bird having body very stout and well knit, in the interior or abdomen of that one mercury, one may pour down. In its lower portion the fire place having fire filled in-

i.e. mounted over or into that the man by the breeze released owing to flapping of wings twain by the energy of its mercury, taking to marvels -flies far away into the sky. Samarangana Sutradhara, GOSE, pp. 183-184).

A wooden bird in whose hollow body is placed a copper contrivance one inch long and one quarter inch high, of slender cylindrical shape in two well joined halves allowing a hole at the centre along which air passes when the bird moves creating a pleasing sound.

Also in the hollow of the bird above, mentioned is placed a small drum like piece in halves and with an air passage as in the previous Yantra; the interior device is to be loosely hung and as the bird oscillates a highly pleasing sound is created which reduces the anger of the ladies who are cross.

Having created by a brace of well knit pieces having shape of a small drum (placed) inside, having a hole, a concavity softer one deserves to be made, in centre with a brace of ear penduncles or coils entwined as such in the mechanical contrivance already spoken of having a hollow, in a systematic manner, contrived as such. Then this bedroom accessory owing to mobility or fluctuation creates a sound that creates a thrill for a sport of love.

According to Dr. Narayana Manilal Kansara - The word "Vastu" literally means a place of residence or a house site and a house proper. Varahamihira uses "Vastu" in the strictly limited sense of a residential building. (Vastu Vidyadhyaya) (No. 53) Verse 2 and 3 refers to the "Vastu" nara as (p. 317).

The decision regarding the glossary of words (in respect) of deities or gods and the variety of limbs of the House God or the gods permeating the limbs of the House God (Vastupurusa)

128

CHAPTER 15

Rajanivesah (The planning of the Kings' Abode)

135

CHAPTER 16

Vana Pravesa (The wood supply or timer requirements)

145

CHAPTER 17

The observations on the Indra's Banner (marking Indra's victory over the asuras - a symbolic illustration of victory of good over evil)

158

CHAPTER 18

The nomenclature of Nagara or Town and the like

194

CHAPTER 19

The Illustration of Catussala i.e. square round buildings or four apartmented building or four chambered houses

206

CHAPTER 20

Fruits of the designation of Samghaaaa, the three chambered and two chambered houses, the fruit of the auspicious houses, the fruit of balconies or the good effects of balconies and the names of Chattra and the likes. The fruit of the high and low landed buildings

246

CHAPTER 21

Fruits of the designation of Samghaaaa, the three chambered and two chambered houses, the fruit or the auspicious houses, the fruit of balconies or the good effects of balconies and the names of Chattra and the likes. The fruit of the high and low landed buildings.

252

CHAPTER 22

The definition of two chambered houses

261

CHAPTER 23

The Definition of single chambered houses

270

CHAPTER 24

The definition of door, pedestal, wall, measurements, the art of wood planking and defective or deficient buildings

276

CHAPTER 25

The enumeration of the number of all the houses

283

CHAPTER 26

About Income and Expenditure

306

CHAPTER 27

Sabhasaakam (Eight Assemblies)

319

CHAPTER 28

The extends of the household materials

321

CHAPTER 29

Sayanasana Laksana

330

CHAPTER 30

Rajagrha (The King's Palace)

341

CHAPTER 31

Named Yantravidhanam (Dealing with the Preparation of Mechanical Contrivances)

363

CHAPTER 32

The Elephant Stud or Equery for Tuskers

407

CHAPTER 33

The Equery of Steeds

409

CHAPTER 34

Practicable and impracticable materials

420

CHAPTER 35

The Rite named the laying of Foundation Stones

428

CHAPTER 36

The Offering of Bali to the Gods

436

CHAPTER 37

Kilaka Sutrapata (the insertion of nails and threads)

440

CHAPTER 38

Vastusamsthana matrka

453

CHAPTER 39

The defects and merits of doors or qualities and disqualification's of doors and gates

457

CHAPTER 40

The Measurement of a Pedestal or Basement

457

CHAPTER 41

Cayavidhih - The edifice laying

469

CHAPTER 42

The Ritual of Propitiatory Rites

474

CHAPTER 43

The Fruit of the damage in a door

485

CHAPTER 44

The definition of Eight Components

497

CHAPTER 45

The definition of Eight components

497

CHAPTER 46

Toranabhangadi Santikah (The pacificatory Rite on the collapse of an arched portal)

504

CHAPTER 47

The pre-requisites of a Vedi

510

CHAPTER 48

The observations on the defects of building constructions

513

CHAPTER 49

The definition of Prasadas such as Rucaka

534

CHAPTER 50

The good and bad indication of Prasadas

565

Second Volume

CHAPTER 51

The Foundation of shrines

1

CHAPTER 52

The specific names of the Prasadas

5

CHAPTER 53

The Inferior Gates of the Buildings

9

CHAPTER 54

The measurement of the doors of the Prasadas

11

CHAPTER 55

The Illustration of sixty four Prasadas headed by Rucaka

28

CHAPTER 56

The Illustration of sixty four Prasadas headed by Rucaka

51

CHAPTER 57

A twenty counting of Meru and others

95

CHAPTER 58

The panegyric of palaces

123

CHAPTER 59

The Definition of vimanas amounting sixty four

126

CHAPTER 60

The Definition of Thirty six Prasadas headed by Sri Kuta

160

CHAPTER 61

Pitha Pancaka Laksanam

175

CHAPTER 62

The definition of Dravida Prasadas

185

CHAPTER 63

Meru and others Vimsika nagara prasadas (the twenty town buildings of the norm of Meru)

214

CHAPTER 64

The Pre-requisites of Prasadas such as Digbhadra

230

CHAPTER 65

The Illustration of Prasadas sprung over the Earth

247

CHAPTER 66

The Definition of a Mandapa i.e. a Pavilion

274

CHAPTER 67

The definition of 27 pavilions (Mandapas)

284

CHAPTER 68

The allocation of specific parts to the land

299

CHAPTER 69

Features of 39 kinds of Jagati

307

CHAPTER 70

The illustration of images on the pedestal of a Siva phallus

335

CHAPTER 71

"Cittrodesa" The Painting Art

355

CHAPTER 72

Bhumibandha (Seasoning of the wall of painting)

358

CHAPTER 73

Lepyakarma and the like (moulding, making models) or plastering

365

CHAPTER 74

Andaka Pramana parabola and the measurement specified for the drawings for the human ace

369

CHAPTER 75

Origination of the measurement of a sketch (Manotpattih)

372

CHAPTER 76

Description of Idols

377

CHAPTER 77

The definition or signs of the provision of weapons and forms of gods and the like

385

CHAPTER 78

The signification of signs of the provision of weapons and forms of gods and the like

385

CHAPTER 79

The sings of straight and suitable spots of Installation

399

CHAPTER 80

Vaisnavadisthanalaksana (the illustration of installation of Vaisnava and the like)

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